Has anyone compared JuicedLink DT454 with BeachTek DXA-SLA XLR

[funkytwig]

Hi,

Just to clarify this post is asking if anyone has done or knows of a comparative test. I have read loads of stuff about each, why not to use them and other more expensive and cheaper solutions. I know I need one of these so if anyone has compared them that would be good.

I am mainly interested in a comparison of audio quality/noise floor. I am also interested in any functional differences. So far from a functional perspective I have the following.

DT454 outputs a mono signal into both L and R headphone channels (it combines L+R). It does not state in the manual for the DXA-SLA if it is had Stereo or mono monitoring. For me this is very significant. If I have a lav in L and boom in R I want to listen to each independently (i.e. by putting my hand between headphones and one ear).

DT454 has a very rudimentary level led indicator, DXA-SLA has no level indicators.

I think there are the main functional differences.

Regards,
Ben

 

[Zxander34]

I have heard through others that the beachtex's pre-amps are worse as well.

 

[kylevant]

Sounds about right. I never bought a Beachtek because apparently the juicedLinks have a lower noise level. The led level indicator on the DT454 is quite useless, only useful to make sure it actually has an input. What camera are you using? If it's a Canon DSLR then magic lantern may be able to help you with a live sound output while recording, I'm just wondering if that output is Stereo??